8 Tips to Make Your Marriage a Priority
Marriage takes work. Anyone who doesn't believe that probably doesn't have
a marriage anymore or at least, not a happy one. If you relationship is in
trouble, here are some helpful tips on how to make it a priority once again!
I have a special Marriage Building eCourse offer (for no charge) at the end of
this post that you will definitely want to check out too...
1. Don't sweat the small stuff. If your husband or wife is
always leaving clothes lying around or putting near empty
drink containers in the fridge, is it really worth getting
a divorce over it? Small things like this can be worked out
very easily. Remember, you likely knew about these annoying
habits before you got married.
2. Make all of your major decisions together. Many couples
fight because one of the partners is not treating the
marriage like a partnership. Large decisions like big
purchases etc. should be made together. It's not worth the
arguing just to be able to do it alone.
3. Work on marriage maintenance from the start. Doing
things like getting couples therapy and taking retreats
regularly keep a marriage fine tuned, while still dealing
with the daily stresses.
4. Schedule regular dating or alone time. When I say
regular, I mean every day should have some time set aside
for just the two of you. Don't let yourselves drift apart.
That is always the sign that something is wrong.
5. Agree to disagree on the things that you and your
partner just can't see eye to eye on.
6. Be willing to admit defeat every now and then, even if
you know that you are right. It seems stupid to end a
marriage over a disagreement.
7. Make passion a top priority. You don't want to let the
sizzle leave a marriage if you can avoid it. Most of us
don't want to admit it, but eventually, the spark can
leave, and when it does, you have to create one.
8. Don't try to change your partner because it will never
happen. All you will accomplish in trying is letting them
know that they are not loved and wanted as is.
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a marriage anymore or at least, not a happy one. If you relationship is in
trouble, here are some helpful tips on how to make it a priority once again!
I have a special Marriage Building eCourse offer (for no charge) at the end of
this post that you will definitely want to check out too...
1. Don't sweat the small stuff. If your husband or wife is
always leaving clothes lying around or putting near empty
drink containers in the fridge, is it really worth getting
a divorce over it? Small things like this can be worked out
very easily. Remember, you likely knew about these annoying
habits before you got married.
2. Make all of your major decisions together. Many couples
fight because one of the partners is not treating the
marriage like a partnership. Large decisions like big
purchases etc. should be made together. It's not worth the
arguing just to be able to do it alone.
3. Work on marriage maintenance from the start. Doing
things like getting couples therapy and taking retreats
regularly keep a marriage fine tuned, while still dealing
with the daily stresses.
4. Schedule regular dating or alone time. When I say
regular, I mean every day should have some time set aside
for just the two of you. Don't let yourselves drift apart.
That is always the sign that something is wrong.
5. Agree to disagree on the things that you and your
partner just can't see eye to eye on.
6. Be willing to admit defeat every now and then, even if
you know that you are right. It seems stupid to end a
marriage over a disagreement.
7. Make passion a top priority. You don't want to let the
sizzle leave a marriage if you can avoid it. Most of us
don't want to admit it, but eventually, the spark can
leave, and when it does, you have to create one.
8. Don't try to change your partner because it will never
happen. All you will accomplish in trying is letting them
know that they are not loved and wanted as is.
SPECIAL MARRIAGE BUILDING eCOURSE: http://parentingtoolbox.com/stopyourdivorce.html